New COVID variant Cicada hits 29 states
A new COVID-19 variant has been quietly making its way across the United States and it is now moving fast enough that doctors are paying close attention. The variant, known as BA.3.2 and nicknamed Cicada, has been detected in patients and wastewater systems across 29 states. While it first appeared on the radar in late […]
Tech addiction is real 6 warning signs you must know
A Los Angeles jury delivered a verdict this week that is already reshaping conversations about technology and mental health. In a landmark ruling against Meta and YouTube, jurors determined that tech addiction is not only real but also dangerous, awarding a combined $6 million in damages to a young woman who argued that the deliberately […]
Is retatrutide more effective than Ozempic for weight loss
Retatrutide still experimental and not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the medication is already reshaping the way researchers think about weight loss medicine. Here is what experts currently know about it. Now, a newer drug is quietly generating some of the most significant buzz in clinical research. By now, most people […]
Your gas stove may be leaking dangerous benzene
Most people only worry about their gas stove while it is actually on. New research suggests the real concern may begin the moment the flame goes out. A new study has found that close to 1 in 10 homes with gas hobs in the United Kingdom have leaks occurring in standby mode, quietly allowing benzene […]
4 effective stress strategies that lower blood pressure
Most people with high blood pressure have heard some version of the same advice: take the medication, cut the salt, exercise more, and try to reduce stress. That last instruction tends to arrive without much explanation more of an afterthought than a treatment plan. New clinical research is changing that, and the findings are specific […]
The real impact of screen time on kids before age 5
Parents of young children now have new government-backed guidance to consider: children under the age of 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time per day, according to a report from the Department of Education. For children under 2, the recommendation goes even further, advising that screens be avoided entirely except when […]
New dads are 30% more likely to struggle with depression
When a baby arrives, the conversation around mental health almost always centers on the mother and for very good reason. Giving birth is a physically and emotionally demanding experience, and the weeks that follow bring enormous adjustment. But a growing body of research is making one thing increasingly clear: fathers are struggling too, and the […]
The 5 best vegetables for better eye health
The arrival of warmer weather sends many people straight to the garden center, dreaming of tomatoes, herbs and flower beds. But beyond the joy of a blooming backyard, what you choose to grow this spring could have a meaningful impact on one of your most vital senses your vision. Many common garden vegetables are loaded […]
The powerful health benefits of eating 1 apple every day
The saying has been passed down for generations, but it turns out there is genuine nutritional science supporting the habit at its core. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults consume between one and a half and two cups of fruit per day and a single medium apple counts toward roughly one […]
Pairing these 2 treatments boosts menopause weight loss by 35%
Weight gain during and after menopause is one of the most common and frustrating health challenges women face. Research suggests that women gain an average of about one pound per year during this life stage, and for many, standard weight-loss strategies simply stop delivering the results they once did. Now, a new study points to […]